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G234 BBK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,885 mi
Last recorded140,885 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 BBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 140,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear wheel oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 140,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear wheel oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 139,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 138,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 136,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both track rod ends have slight play

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seats have no seat belts fitted

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 May 2012 136,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both track rod ends have slight play

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seats have no seat belts fitted

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2011 130,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak on offside rear hub

Fail 4 Feb 2009 106,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak on offside rear hub

Pass 17 Apr 2008 105,675 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f door hinge area slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2008 105,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f door hinge area slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 103,736 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 101,555 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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G234 BBK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G234 BBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G234 BBK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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